Hulk Mash – Whole30/Paleo Cauli-Spinach Purée

Hulk Mash is an easy and delicious purée of cauliflower and spinach that takes a mere 15 minutes to prepare. Originally referred to as “Cauliflower and Spinach Purée”, I decided to revamp the lingo a bit. It now owes its name to one of my favourite superheroes, The Hulk (obviously!). Because he’s green and likes to SMASH! Get it? Smash: mash? Moving on, the Smash part is particularly close to my heart because, as you may or may not know, whenever a brand sends me a package I like to unbox it on my Instagram stories using the Hulk Smash (do you even follow me on Instagram bro?). You thought I was going in a different direction with the smashing part, huh? Nope! This is a family blog, people! Get your mind outta the gutter! Where was I? Ah, yes! The Hulk Smash is a simple yet effective technique that I have perfected for quickly opening boxes with one hand. It’s become somewhat of an international sensation, causing some viewers to request my address so that they can send me a box cutter!

Before You ‘Hulk Mash’ Read this:

I absolutely love this stuff. The colour alone is mesmerizing. I will admit that the spinach imparts an earthy flavour with subtle grassy notes – things I am personally cool with. My wife, on the other hand, is not a fan so when I make this I usually tone down the spinach and squeeze a bit of lemon juice into the purée to infuse it with some citrus. I also think that this tastes best when it is served immediately and piping hot!

If you are making Hulk Mash for the first time, I suggest adding only a few leaves of baby spinach to the purée and tasting before adding more. You can always add, you can never remove. Also, be sure to season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper – the cauliflower can handle it. And break out that good quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil for this one. You know, that cold-pressed one your Italian friend bought you as a house warming present? What? You don’t have an Italian friend that gave you a $40 bottle of oil? Time to think about getting one!

I hope you like this recipe and be sure to let me know what you think in the comments below!

Cheers,

Ronny

Hulk Mash – Whole30/Paleo Cauli-Spinach Purée

INGREDIENTS: (serves 4)

1 head cauliflower – cut into florets

2 cups fresh baby spinach

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic – peeled

salt and pepper to taste

fresh parsley leaves – for garnish

METHOD:

Roughly chop cauliflower into large florets. Add cauliflower and garlic clove to a stock pot with a steamer insert and steam until fork tender (approximately 15 minutes). Transfer steamed cauliflower and garlic to a high-powered blender or food processor along with baby spinach, 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt. Blend on high until completely smooth. Adjust seasoning as required. Transfer to serving bowl. *Note: if the flavour of the spinach is too intense, try adding the juice of a 1/4 lemon.